Other name	Water warts.
Cause	Virus - Pox virus.
Distribution	Worldwide.
Transmission	Sexual - Molluscum contagiosum affecting the genital area is usually acquired sexually. Non-sexual - Molluscum contagiosum affecting other areas is not sexually acquired and may occur in children.
Incubation	3 weeks to several months.
Symptoms	Pearly white pimple like bumps with depressed centres on the external genitals.
Diagnosis	Physical examination.
Treatment	Pricked with a sharpened orange stickdipped in phenol or trichloroacetic acid. Crushed with forceps. Electrocauterisation (burning). Liquid nitrogen application.
Complications	No long term effects
Comments	Several treatments may be required before complete cure can be achieved.